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Thai Air Force successfully fires rocket from drone
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BANGKOK — 2 June 2026, The Royal Thai Air Force has triumphed in first test of firing an aerial rocket from a drone, marking a significant step in the development of AI and laser weapon development against future threats.
Key facts
- BANGKOK — 2 June 2026, The Royal Thai Air Force has triumphed in first test of firing an aerial rocket from a drone, marking a significant step in the development of AI and laser weapon development against future threats.
- The test was carried out on Tuesday by the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF), through the Directorate of Armament, in cooperation with drone manufacturer NAC Drone to conduct a test-firing of a 2.75-inch aerial rocket from a drone
- The weapon used in the trial was a 2.75-inch aerial rocket, a system widely employed by armed forces around the world for close air support missions
- For this iteration, the Ordnance Department developed the fire-control system, designed the launch tube, and modified supporting systems to enable the rocket to be integrated with and launched from the drone platform.
Summary
The test was carried out on Tuesday by the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF), through the Directorate of Armament, in cooperation with drone manufacturer NAC Drone to conduct a test-firing of a 2.75-inch aerial rocket from a drone. This operation represents a concrete integration of expertise between a national security agency and Thailand’s domestic defence industry.
The weapon used in the trial was a 2.75-inch aerial rocket, a system widely employed by armed forces around the world for close air support missions. For this iteration, the Ordnance Department developed the fire-control system, designed the launch tube, and modified supporting systems to enable the rocket to be integrated with and launched from the drone platform.